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@anthony1956

I was just diagnosed with paradeptal emphysema. Based on the CT scan, they looked very clean yet it came up. My oxygen levels are 97 and up, I can do cycling and intend to start swimming soon. I just had total hip replacement surgery and after the surgery, I started having difficulty breathing. My chest x-ray came clean as well as my oxygen levels.
I will see my pulmonologist this week and he will review the CT scan. Does anyone know of any clinical trials going on and specifically stem cells. I will continue to fight this and incorporate physical exercise, breathing, and what ever is available.
Thank you all

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Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect Anthony. Paradeptal emphysema. (PSE), the outermost parts of the lungs fill with enlarged air spaces. This can cause breathing difficulties and other respiratory symptoms. I'm wondering about your history that led you to a Pulmonologist. Can you tell me more about your lung history, please?